According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia now impact more than five million Americans and are a leading cause of death among aging persons. People are living longer and, as the baby boomer population ages, the number of aging adults and their adult children who are affected is projected to increase dramatically.
Being with an aging parent or other family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another age-related type of dementia can be exhausting and overwhelming for adult children who are providing care. Understanding a parent’s communication, keeping them engaged with activities and family members, and keeping them safe and healthy can be a constant challenge.
This ACAP program will assist participants in better understanding and managing the daily challenges of living with a parent or other family member with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia.
